Hong Kong SAR · Founded 1946
oneworldCathay Pacific Business Class
Cathay Pacific business class is a benchmark for long-haul premium travel. The Pier Business Class Lounge at Hong Kong airport — with its signature noodle bar and day suites — is consistently voted one of the world's best.
- From
- $2,450
- Max savings
- 62%
- Rating
- 4.8★*
- Fleet
- 3 types
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Quick answers
At a glance
What is Cathay Pacific business class?
Cathay Pacific Business Class — Lie-flat reverse herringbone with direct aisle access. Seat width 22 inches, length 82 inches.
How much can I save on Cathay Pacific?
Consolidator fares from $2,450 — about 62% below published retail. You earn full Cathay (formerly Asia Miles) miles.
Which lounges does Cathay Pacific use?
The Pier Business Class Lounge (HKG) — renowned for its noodle bar. Worldwide: oneworld partner lounges worldwide.
Editor's note — Cathay Pacific
What we've learned booking Cathay Pacific
Cathay Pacific is the airline that defines refined, understated business class — no onboard bars, no shower spas, no theatrics, just a consistently excellent seat, impeccable service, and the best Asian carrier experience for travelers who value substance over spectacle. The reverse herringbone Business cabin on the 777-300ER and A350 offers direct aisle access, a comfortable flat bed, and a cabin crew standard that's attentive without being scripted. Cathay's catering bridges Hong Kong dim sum with international fine dining, and their wine program is curated by a panel that takes the selection seriously. Our consolidator rates on Cathay are particularly strong from the West Coast (LAX and SFO), where the gap between consolidator and direct booking can exceed $1,000 per ticket. Hong Kong International Airport as a connecting hub is efficient and well-designed, with the Cathay lounges (The Pier, The Wing, The Bridge) forming the best business class lounge network of any single carrier at any single airport. For onward connections to mainland China, Vietnam, the Philippines, and Indonesia, Cathay via HKG is often the smoothest and most cost-effective routing.
The Airline
About Cathay Pacific
A comprehensive look at Cathay Pacific's premium cabins, service philosophy, route network, and what makes them worth flying.
Airline overview
Cathay Pacific business class is a benchmark for long-haul premium travel. The Pier Business Class Lounge at Hong Kong airport — with its signature noodle bar and day suites — is consistently voted one of the world's best.
Founded in 1946, Cathay Pacific is headquartered in Hong Kong SAR and operates to 100+ destinations across 35 countries. The fleet is built around Airbus A350-1000, Boeing 777-300ER and Airbus A350-900 for long-haul operations, with additional narrowbody types on regional routes. Cathay Pacific is a oneworld alliance member, which gives passengers access to lounges and booking across all partner carriers worldwide.
The business class experience
Cathay Pacific Business Class features Lie-flat reverse herringbone with direct aisle access. Seat width is 22 inches and fully extended bed length is 82 inches — comfortable for passengers up to about 6'3" (190cm) to sleep fully flat. The seat layout on Cathay Pacific's long-haul widebody aircraft typically offers direct aisle access for every business class passenger, so you never have to climb over a seatmate.
In-flight entertainment is delivered via 18.5-inch 4K touchscreen, Studio CX. Dining on Cathay Pacific: Hong Kong and international cuisine, sommelier-selected wines. Baggage allowance in business class: 2 × 32kg checked. All flights include amenity kits, premium bedding, and priority boarding/baggage handling.
Lounges and ground experience
At the home hub: The Pier Business Class Lounge (HKG) — renowned for its noodle bar. At other airports worldwide: oneworld partner lounges worldwide. Lounge access is included with your business class ticket — you show your boarding pass at the lounge entrance and receive food, drinks, WiFi, and dedicated workspaces until boarding time.
On the ground at departure, Cathay Pacific business class passengers get dedicated check-in counters, fast-track security lanes where available, and priority boarding. At arrival, baggage is tagged with priority labels and comes out first — typically saving 15-30 minutes versus economy on heavily-loaded flights.
What travelers say
“The Pier Lounge alone is worth the ticket. A350 business class is spacious and comfortable. Hong Kong connections to all of Asia are unbeatable. Wine selection is excellent.”
— BookMyBusinessClass editorial review
Booking Cathay Pacific with consolidator fares
Our consolidator contract with Cathay Pacific gives us access to net fares significantly below published retail — typically 62% savings on business class bookings. These are standard Cathay Pacific tickets with full frequent flyer mile earning in Cathay (formerly Asia Miles), complete lounge access, standard cancellation rules, and priority handling on both ends of the trip. The only difference is the price.
When you request a quote, we search all available Cathay Pacific dates and routes for your trip, compare against other carriers that serve the same route, and send you the best option within 15 minutes. No membership required, any service fees disclosed upfront, and you book directly with Cathay Pacific under your name — we're just the consolidator agency that unlocks wholesale pricing through our host consolidator network.
Cabin Details
Inside Cathay Pacific business class
Every detail that matters — seat, service, lounge, luggage and miles.
- Cabin name
- Cathay Pacific Business Class
- Seat type
- Lie-flat reverse herringbone with direct aisle access
- Seat width
- 22 inches
- Seat length
- 82 inches
- In-flight entertainment
- 18.5-inch 4K touchscreen, Studio CX
- Dining
- Hong Kong and international cuisine, sommelier-selected wines
- Baggage allowance
- 2 × 32kg checked
- Miles program
- Cathay (formerly Asia Miles)
Home lounge
The Pier Business Class Lounge (HKG) — renowned for its noodle bar
Lounges at other airports
oneworld partner lounges worldwide
Hubs
Aircraft types
“The Pier Lounge alone is worth the ticket. A350 business class is spacious and comfortable. Hong Kong connections to all of Asia are unbeatable. Wine selection is excellent.”
Top Routes
Popular Cathay Pacific business class routes
The most-booked Cathay Pacific premium routes through our consolidator contracts.
- New York → Hong KongCathay Pacific Class$2,450from
- Los Angeles → Hong KongCathay Pacific Class$2,350from
- San Francisco → Hong KongCathay Pacific Class$2,300from
- Boston → Hong KongCathay Pacific Class$2,500from
Fleet
Cathay Pacific aircraft we book
Cathay Pacific cathay pacific business class on each aircraft type — cabin product, seat configuration, and route examples.
- Airbus A350-1000Airbus
Latest-generation widebody. Cabin pressurization (~6,000 ft equivalent) and humidity (15-25%) materially exceed older Boeing 777 configurations. Quietest twin-aisle aircraft in commercial service.
- Boeing 777-300ERBoeing
The dominant long-haul widebody for the past two decades. Most carriers operate two cabin generations on this airframe: older 2-3-2 Business (avoid where possible) and newer 1-2-1 sliding-door cabins (Emirates Game Changer, BA Club Suite, Qatar Qsuite, AA Flagship Suite).
- Airbus A350-900Airbus
Slightly shorter sibling of the A350-1000. Same cabin technology and pressurization. Used widely across Singapore, Lufthansa, ITA, Delta, Air France, JAL.
See the full Cathay Pacific fleet index for cabin-by-aircraft details.
Reference Data
Cathay Pacific carrier reference
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| IATA airline code | CX |
| ICAO airline code | CPA |
| Canonical name | Cathay Pacific |
| Country | People's Republic of China |
| Founded | 1946 |
| Alliance | oneworld |
| Hub airports | HKG |
| Source for canonical fields | Wikidata (CC0) · Q32141 cross-referenced with our editorial catalog |
Canonical airline metadata cross-referenced with Wikidata (CC0). When fields disagree, our editorial catalog is the source of truth for cabin specs, fare data, and ratings; Wikidata is the source of truth for ICAO codes, founding year, and country attribution.
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